BLANCHED VEGETABLES BACK TO BASIC'S

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Blanched Vegetables Back to Basic's image

So simple and very quick to blanch Asparagus, Broccoli, to Cauliflower. Do this prep for an quick put together meal when dinner are ready to eat. Season how you taste buds would enjoy! No mushy veggies here, just crisp vibrate ones.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower or 1 head asparagus
bowl ice water
olive oil (optional) or butter, just to cover bottom of pan (optional)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
seasoning salt, to taste (optional)
2 -4 garlic cloves, sliced and sauteed till tender (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim vegetables by removing tough skin and chopping into bite size pieces.
  • Keep stem separate form tender heads.
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water add the thick stems for 1 minute then add the more tender tops of the vegetable and cook for 1 minutes. Remove and add to water bath to chill and stop the cooking.
  • Save for when you want to get the meal finalized. Or add right to a pan with butter, oil, garlic, nuts what suits your fancy stir fry for 1-2 minutes, seasoning with seasoned salt and enjoy.

Capitano Comedy
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables.


Bijoy sorkar
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I'm glad I found this recipe. Blanching vegetables is a great way to preserve their nutrients and flavor.


Bakhtawar Malik
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These blanched vegetables were perfect for my stir-fry. They were crisp and tender, and they held their shape well.


Sylwia Gospodarska
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Great recipe! I especially liked the tip about using an ice bath to stop the cooking process.


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I would have liked more detailed instructions on how to blanch the vegetables. I'm not sure if I did it correctly.


Noah Mokgotho
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The vegetables were a bit bland, even though I used fresh herbs and spices.


AINUL ISLAM
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I followed the recipe, but my vegetables turned out a bit mushy. I think I blanched them for too long.


TR ODUTE
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These blanched vegetables were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them.


Najlaa Luqman
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I've never blanched vegetables before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be using this technique more often.


James Jackson
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The blanching technique worked perfectly! The vegetables retained their vibrant colors and nutrients, and they had a wonderful texture.


Yozan Yozan
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These blanched vegetables were an excellent addition to my dinner! They were crisp and flavorful, with just the right amount of tenderness. I followed the recipe exactly and was very pleased with the results.